Rutter’s Farm Stores, York, Pa., is debuting Blockbuster Express DVD rental kiosks at 19 of its stores. The big blue kiosks arrived this week, with plans to have them at all stores in the next few months. For ease of customer access, the kiosks are located outside on the stores’ front docks. [...]
Dos Equis, the fastest growing import beer brand in the U.S., is rolling out the brand’s most interesting Game within the Game January through March consumer program designed to capture the sports enthusiast’s attention and keep grocery, liquor and c-store retailers cash registers ringing during the January through March, 2010 period. Playing off the [...]
As Toot ‘n Totum celebrates its 60th year in business next year, it is embarking on a $10 million expansion project in Amarillo, Texas, that will commence in February. The company will add three new stores to its 61 locations and completely replace two existing stores, Amarillo Globe-News reported. The new designs will [...]
Circle K stores are breaking new ground this year by offering franchise opportunities to business owners in Florida. Circle K has more than 450 stores in Florida. Its position in the Florida marketplace creates a host of efficiencies, such as marketing, financing, support and training for franchisees. Franchising with Circle K provides c-store [...]
Casey’s General Stores Inc.’s fiscal second-quarter, ended Oct. 31, saw profit grow 23% on higher margins, while commodity costs and gasoline prices declined compared to last year, the Wall Street Journal reported. Casey’s reported a profit of $33.6 million, or 66 cents a share, up from $27.3 million, or 54 cents a share, [...]
The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has validated that the Gilbarco Veeder-Root Passport Point of Sale systems Enhanced Dispenser Hub (EDH) V01.XX, included with Passport Version 8.02, is compliant with the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS). Passport application software, which will be released for Chevron, Concord (Generics, Gulf, Sinclair, Sunoco, [...]
For the eighth consecutive year, Sheetz was named the best retailer to work for in Pennsylvania, according to The Best Places to Work in PA group. The 2009 rankings were recently announced in Hershey, Pa. and convenience retail chain Sheetz was listed at number 25 on the list of top 50 large companies. The [...]
By Brian L. Milne, Refined Fuels Editor, Telvent DTN Retail gasoline prices will gradually move lower across the country through the middle of December after wholesale markets rallied on the first day of the month before easing on limited demand and climbing inventory. Preliminary industry data for the week of Thanksgiving showed a [...]
While Chevron’s decision last week to pull out of several U.S. markets, the oil major said it is refocusing it’s efforts on key states where its supply infrastructure is strong, a decision that will allow it to compete more effectively. The San Ramon, Calif. marketer surprised the industry with its announcement to withdraw motor [...]
Clark Brands and Fuelman has introduced a new program that will allow Fuelman customers to make purchases at the pump at participating Clark branded and credit card locations. This new program will provide advantages to Clark’s Licensees and their stores and to Fuelman fleet clients. The program is being rolled out beginning in [...]
7-Eleven Inc. is expanding its presence in Puget Sound, Wash., and in northern California by 65 stores in the next two years. By the end of 2011, the chain will have added about 15 new stores in the Puget Sound, Wash. area; and more than 50 new stores in northern California, starting with [...]
The Petroleum Convenience Alliance for Technology Standards (PCATS) has created a survey to identify the use of PCATS payment product codes within the convenience store industry. Retailers are requested to participate in the survey located at http://www.pcats.org/codesurvey by Friday, Dec. 18. In addition to measuring the number of merchant fueling locations that have [...]
Quick Chek, which operates more than 120 fresh food stores throughout New Jersey and southern New York, is celebrating the beginning of the cold weather season on Wed., Dec. 16, offering morning coffee patrons a complimentary cup of soup during its daytime operating hours. Customers purchasing any size Quick Chek coffee between 5 [...]
The Canadian Renewable Fuels Association has announced the 2009 Green Fuels Award Recipients. The awards honor pioneers in the development and commercialization of low carbon renewable fuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel in Canada. The awards were presented at the recent 6th Annual Canadian Renewable Fuels summit in Vancouver. The New Producer Award [...]
Recent data shows consumers are craving mini sandwiches, which has grown on menus 183% during the past year, according to Mintel Menu Insights, Q1 2008 and Q1 2009. In addition, mini burgers were the number one appetizer/starter in the National Restaurant Association’s Chef’s Survey: What’s Hot in 2009 survey. Tyson is meeting the [...]